Harris County Civil Court judge resigns after multiple misconduct allegations, officials say

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HARRIS COUNTY A Harris County Civil Court judge has resigned his post over several allegations of misconduct, the court’s management office said on Wednesday.

According to the resignation agreement, George Barnstone was named in six complaints with at least seven allegations of misconduct, including prejudice or prejudice towards litigants and lawyers on the basis of race, gender or socio-status. economic.

The agreement also stipulated that Barnstone failed to treat lawyers appearing before his court with patience, dignity and courtesy, as well as failing to demand and maintain order and decorum during his proceedings.

Barnstone signed the resignation agreement on July 12 and his decision was approved on Monday.

Barnstone, under the agreement, will be forever disqualified from judicial service in Texas, including serving or serving as a judge, running for election or appointment to judicial office, performing or performing any judicial office or office. of a judicial officer or former judge, including the performance of marriage ceremonies, except as permitted by law.

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